Photo courtesy of Jillian Bradford The Santa Barbara Bowl is an ethereal land with both free filtered water and sanitary bathrooms. It is the nirvana of concert venues. For those of us who have all but risked our lives to see our favorite bands play, fighting mosh pits, grubby drunkards and security guards with vendettas against having fun, the utopia that is the Santa Barbara … [Read more...] about Death Cab for Cutie Rises to New Altitudes
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Uncover the Adventure of Calamigos
Photos by Jessica KernerThere are few who would, upon entering the sun-dappled grounds of Calamigos Ranch, automatically assume its connection to Pepperdine. Calamigos is a scant seven miles from Seaver, yet it feels like an eternity from the Spanish architecture and beachfront views. Calamigos Ranch is tucked away in the hills, and difficult to spot if you've never been … [Read more...] about Uncover the Adventure of Calamigos
‘Black Mass’ Resurrects Depp’s Career
Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.Johnny Depp’s career has been in a state of flux for a little over a decade. While his reputation has been built on the successes of films such as “Edward Scissorhands,” the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise and the original “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” flops such as “The Lone Ranger,” … [Read more...] about ‘Black Mass’ Resurrects Depp’s Career
National Medal of Arts Proves Stephen King Still Reigns
Art by Christopher ChenAuthor Stephen King received the National Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama on Thursday, Sept. 10. Since its establishment in 1985, this high honor has only been awarded to about 20 fiction authors, including such celebrated American writers as Ralph Ellison, author of “Invisible Man,” and John Updike, author of “Rabbit, … [Read more...] about National Medal of Arts Proves Stephen King Still Reigns
‘Almost, Maine’ Opens with a Tale of Love this Tuesday
Photo by Danielle RomeoIf you’re a fan of romantic comedies, you know the charm many love stories like “Love Actually” or “He’s Just Not that Into You” can bring. Pepperdine Theatre is currently producing its own rendition of romance with “Almost, Maine,” which opens in Lindhurst Theatre on Sept. 29. “Almost, Maine” … [Read more...] about ‘Almost, Maine’ Opens with a Tale of Love this Tuesday